INSPIRE Free Special School — School in Chatham

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INSPIRE Free Special School

Chatham, ME5 0LB

90 Pupils

100 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

63.30% FSM %

76 Boys

14 Girls

About INSPIRE Free Special School

INSPIRE Free Special School is a Not applicable Free Schools serving Chatham and the surrounding area in Medway with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South East region.

It has 90 pupils on roll. School capacity: 100. Current headteacher: Martyn O'Donnell.

Information on INSPIRE Free Special School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools special
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Medway
Region	South East
Administrative District	Medway
Parliamentary Constituency	Chatham and Aylesford
Ward	Wayfield & Weeds Wood
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	RIVERMEAD INCLUSIVE TRUST
Opened	01-09-2014
UKPRN	10047199
URN	141005
Data Last Updated	24-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Eleni Kyriazi	Chair of Local Governing Body	25/03/2025	27/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Eleni Kyriazi	Chair of Local Governing Body	17/05/2022	16/05/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Antony Clements	Local Governor	01/05/2023	30/04/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lynda Harris	Local Governor	27/11/2025	26/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fiona Levy	Local Governor	15/05/2023	14/05/2027	Appointed by academy members
Ms Kerrie Nash	Local Governor	15/05/2023	14/05/2027	Appointed by academy members
Martyn O'Donnell	Local Governor	01/09/2024	27/11/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Gemma Petken	Local Governor	27/11/2025	26/11/2029	Appointed by academy members